RICHMOND, Va. — The Richmond Ivy begin USL W League play at Virginia Development Academy on Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. EST. The game will be broadcast on SportsEngine Play with live updates and links available at RichmondIvy.com or @RichmondIvysc on X (Twitter).
Last Time Out
- Richmond Ivy SC claimed the inaugural Kick It Forward Cup with a 3-2 victory over Lancaster Inferno on May 9, 2026 at City Stadium.
- The Kick It Forward Cup was a community-focused event aimed at raising awareness and support for two impactful nonprofit organizations selected by each team.
- The Ivy hosted 5,324 fans for its season opener, raising $2,662 for RVAccess and the Now I Can Foundation. One dollar from every ticket sold was donated and split evenly between the two charities.
- Returners Maci Landel, Olivia Woodson and Sunniyah Tucker each tallied a goal in the season opener.
- The Ivy now hold a 8-2-2 record all-time at City Stadium
Series History
- Friday will mark the first ever matchup between the Richmond Ivy and Virginia Development Academy all-time.
- The match will also mark the first ever match for VDA, who announced the addition of their USL W League side on Nov. 13, 2025.
- VDA was founded in 2015 as a collaboration between two Northern Virginia youth clubs and now represents more than 8,000 players.
- Friday’s match will also serve as VDA’s first home match at Howison Park in Woodbridge, VA.
Numbers to Know
- 1: Friday marks the first-ever match between Richmond Ivy and VDA all-time
- 2: Friday marks Richmond’s second match of the season.
- 3: 2026 marks the clubs third season, playing their inaugural campaign in 2024.
- 3: Three different players scored in the Ivy season opener as Maci Landel, Olivia Woodson and Sunniyah Tucker each found the back of the net.
- 3: The Ivy hold a 3-6-2 record all-time away from City Stadium
Forged by Fire & Brick by Brick Kits
- The Richmond Ivy unveiled their Forged by Fire and Brick by Brick kits — a pair of designs inspired by the timeless and enduring architecture of the River City.
- The Forged by Fire Kits will serve as the club’s field jerseys for the 2026 season, featuring Ivy green and burgundy color pathways. At the center of the design is the intricate ivy wrought iron pattern which is integrated throughout the entirety of the kit.
- The Brick by Brick Kits will serve as the club’s goalkeeper jerseys for the upcoming season, coming in two of the club’s core colors: mint green and brick orange. Each kit features a monochromatic style which creates a subtle but poignant brick pattern across the jersey.
- Richmond will debut both the Forged by Fire and Brick by Brick kits on May 9, 2026, at City Stadium as they host the Kick It Forward Cup
The Ivy return to the River City, hosting Virginia Development Academy at City Stadium on Wednesday, May 20 at 7:00 p.m. EST. Get your tickets today at RichmondIvy.com and follow all of the action live @RichmondIvysc on Instagram, Facebook and X (Twitter).
